Actor Kim Ji-hoon is actively playing a pivotal role in the soaring ratings of "The Haunted Palace."

Kim Ji-hoon is proving his growing presence in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "The Haunted Palace" (written by Yoon Soo-jung, directed by Yoon Sung-sik) and is playing a leading role in its skyrocketing ratings. We highlighted keywords about the character Lee Jeong, who captivates viewers with unique charms each episode, and actor Kim Ji-hoon's perfect immersion in the character.

#RecentlyKing #ColdOutsideWarmInside #NewGenerationMonarch

In the drama, the character Lee Jeong is a multidimensional character that overturns the existing serious and flat image of kingship in historical dramas, and Kim Ji-hoon is loved as a figure who embodies flexibility within a firm belief. Particularly, in scenes where he clashes on various matters with Kang Cheol-i (played by Yook Sung-jae), who shares a special bromantic relationship based on love and hate, Lee Jeong's cold exterior and warm interior aspect becomes vividly apparent. Furthermore, as he dreams of rooting out the corrupt system and protecting the royal family by directly confronting evil spirits, this trendy charm differentiates him from traditional kings and strikes a chord with MZ viewers. Kim Ji-hoon maximizes the duality of the character with his unique charm, standing out as a representative of the "recent king."

#LifeCharacter #TrustworthyActor #ImmersiveExperience

In the drama, Lee Jeong is a hardworking genius monarch who possesses both martial and civil skills, exuding majesty with restrained charisma while embodying humanity, making him "God-perfect". Kim Ji-hoon has drawn attention from the beginning by showcasing an unusual presence, creating chills with his performance portraying evil spirits at the end of the third episode. His stunning portrayal, which shapes 'evil' in an instant through refined action and impressive facial expressions, has shocked the home audience, leading to praise such as "If Lee Jeong were a flat king, it would be a waste of talent."

Moreover, Kim Ji-hoon has proven himself as an actor one can trust, managing various emotional lines including romance, bromance, and paternal love. With his continuous unexpected transformations, anticipation for his signature "Lee Jeong ending" also grows with each episode.

#EyeCatching #VisualShock #BeautyExplosion

Despite being his first historical drama challenge in 15 years, Kim Ji-hoon's enhanced visuals have become one of the notable points. His brilliant appearance, perfected through consistent exercise, captured attention right from his first appearance in stunning royal attire. Kim Ji-hoon showcased his "flower-boy" visuals that could not be concealed even in chilling possession scenes and intense action scenes, with his charming gaze shining brighter in intense atmospheres. Even the un-aired stills released after the broadcast have drawn attention to Kim Ji-hoon's visuals, providing additional enjoyment to the viewers of "The Haunted Palace." As his beauty reaches new heights with each passing day, coupled with a seasoned aura, Kim Ji-hoon is writing a new history of the "Flower Boy King," promising visual shocks in every episode.

Thus, Kim Ji-hoon has added strength to the character with his well-rounded capabilities, and the presence of the charming king Lee Jeong is driving the soaring ratings of "The Haunted Palace." With only 4 episodes left until the end, attention is focused on what steps Lee Jeong, now a leading figure in the exorcism trio, will take.

[Photo] Capture from the broadcast of SBS "The Haunted Palace".

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